Mama

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Summary: Much Ado about Nothing
Review: The story moved fast, but went no where. There were several good starts that left us hanging, then the story ended abruptly. There was no substance, no climax. This is my first McMillan experience, I don't know if I'll try another.

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Summary: All About Struggles
Review: This book shows the exact struggles many single, female parents go through to make it day to day, month to month, year to year.

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Summary: An out-of-touch disaster
Review: I hope you will use my review though it is far from glowing. I could barely finish this book. Ms. McMillan has clearly not lived the life of an impoverished black person. Her story is farcical. There is no mention of race-related problems in this 60s era novel. Apparently, blacks and whites got along just fine in Ms. McMillan's world. Furhtermore, although this family seems to be close to rock bottom, there seems to always be enough money lying around for them to do with what they wanted. Totally unrealistic. I couldn't stand the main character. She has no redeeming qualities.

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Summary: An inspiring story of what paths to follow in life
Review: Terry McMillan is the most down-to-earth author whose books I've ever read. She knows exactly what she's talking about and knows what reactions she wants in return. MAMA is, by far, the best book I've ever read!

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Summary: " Exhilarating! Mildred is breathtaking!"
Review: This story is a great view of the african american woman as a mother. Trying to support her four children in Michigan, Mildred goes through all obstacles possible. I recommend this book to all people. You'll enjoy it!

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Summary: captivating, truthful, full of soul
Review: terry mcmillan has once again told the story of women all around the world and this is one of my favorite books of all time

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Summary: Deep, but humorous at the same time...you should read it!!!!
Review: Terry McMillan has done it once again. Mama is a real story of the reaity of growing up in the real world. Mildred is the resourceful, funny, strong mother of five kids that she is raising on her own. She has to go through the trials and tribulations of raising her five children and keeping a steady paycheck. To Mildred, this is as hard as keeping a steady man in her life. I like how Terry makes Mildred the same way a real single, working mother would be while trying to push her kids towards goals that she knows she will not be able to reach her self. I can really relate to Mildred's oldest daughter the way she has to assume the role as the second mother to her younger siblings while trying to live a normal life of her own. That's what makes the story so good, because everyone in the family can read the same story and have a character that they can relate to. Mama isn't told like a Brady Bunch episode, but it tells of true survival without any handouts. The story keeps you wondering what will happen next. I really enjoyed it, and I can't wait to see what Terry McMillan will come up with next. I also recommend Disappearing Acts, Waiting To Exhale, and How Stella Got Her Groove Back.

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Summary: decent read, but...
Review: i just read mama. an interesting read; good way to spend my sunday afternoon. i'm a little confused, though, by the timeline. best i can tell, the story opens in 1964. in just a few years, a reference is made to "the price is right" which didn't debut until 1971. also, someone eats a kit-kat candy bar which wasn't introduced into the market until 1969. what up wit dat?

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Summary: DEEP, AND DOWNRIGHT FUNNY
Review: I HAVE READ EVERYTHING YOU WROTE, AND ONCE AGAIN YOU HAVE NEVER CEASED TO AMAZE ME. I READ IT OVER AND OVER, MILDRED DID WHAT SHE HAD TO DO TO SURVIVE AND TO FEED HER CHILDREN, HER DAUG HTERS SORT OF FOLLOWED IN HER FOOTSTEPS, HER SON IS ANOTHER DIFFERENT STORY, I LOVED THE BOOK BECAUSE TERRY DID NOT BOTHER TO SUGAR COAT LIFE THE IT IS SOMETIMES. MEN DO COME AND GO, BUT IT IS STRANGE HOW SOMETIMES WE NEED SOMEBODY THERE FOR CONVIENCE.YOU GO ON TERRY WITH YOUR BAD SELF. I HOPE MAMA MAKES IT TO THE BIG SCREEN

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Summary: This book was great. I can feel MAMA
Review: Mama was so real. I have lived the life of Mildred. I am a single mother of four. Believe me, Terry couldn't have written it better. I really loved this book. I couldn't put it down.